Internet Architecture Board (IAB) C. Morgan
Request for Comments: 8128 AMS
Category: Informational March 2017
ISSN: 2070-1721
IETF Appointment Procedures for
the ICANN Root Zone Evolution Review Committee
Abstract
This memo outlines the process by which the IETF makes an appointment
to the ICANN Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC).
Status of This Memo
This document is not an Internet Standards Track specification; it is
published for informational purposes.
This document is a product of the Internet Architecture Board (IAB)
and represents information that the IAB has deemed valuable to
provide for permanent record. It represents the consensus of the
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Desirable Qualifications for an IETF-Nominated RZERC Member . 2
3. IETF-Nominated RZERC Member Selection Process . . . . . . . . 3
3.1. Term Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2. Nominations and Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3. Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.4. Timeframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.5. Mid-term Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.5.1. Interim Appointment Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
IAB Members at the Time of Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Author's Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. Introduction
The ICANN Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC) reviews
proposed architectural changes to the content of the DNS root zone,
the systems including both hardware and software components used in
executing changes to the DNS root zone, and the mechanisms used for
distribution of the DNS root zone, and makes recommendations to the
ICANN Board. As stipulated in [RZERC-Charter], the IETF is called
upon to name its delegate to the committee.
The IAB will select one person for a one-year term. This appointment
can be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms. This memo
outlines the process by which the IETF makes that selection.
In brief, this document describes the timeframe and procedures for
the IAB to solicit public input and make a selection for the open
position.
2. Desirable Qualifications for an IETF-Nominated RZERC Member
Candidates for the RZERC should have a demonstrable involvement in
the IETF with a particular focus on active participation in IETF
Working Groups.
The candidate is expected to possess clearly demonstrated technical
competence in Internet technology relating to the DNS root zone and
be able to articulate those technology issues such that the ICANN
Board can be provided with sound technical perspectives. The
candidate is also expected to be able to understand the respective
roles and responsibilities of the IETF and ICANN and be able to
articulate these roles within both organizational communities.
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The candidate will be a representative or a delegate of the IETF. It
is expected that the candidate would be able to call on experts in
the IETF community as required, to ensure that the ICANN Board
receives the highest-quality technical advice available.
3. IETF-Nominated RZERC Member Selection Process
3.1. Term Length
The IETF appointment to the RZERC will serve a one-year term. This
appointment can be renewed for up to three additional one-year terms.
In cases when the incumbent is willing to serve for an additional
term and has not yet exceeded the term limits described above, the
IAB may ask the IETF community for feedback on the incumbent to find
out whether it is necessary to run a full selection process. If the
IAB determines that it is not necessary to run a full selection
process, the incumbent may be reappointed by the IAB for another
year.
3.2. Nominations and Eligibility
Except in cases when the IAB has decided to reappoint the incumbent,
each year, the IAB will make a public call for nominations on the
IETF Announce <[email protected]> mailing list. The public call
will specify the manner by which nominations will be accepted and the
means by which the list of nominees will be published. The call for
nominations will also include the expected workload for the position,
as provided by the current IETF-appointed RZERC member.
Self-nominations are permitted. Along with the name and contact
information for each candidate, details about the candidate's
background and qualifications for the position should be attached to
the nomination. All IETF participants are eligible for nomination.
While IETF NomCom members, IAB members, IAOC members, and IESG
members are eligible, the IAB will balance time constraints and
potential conflicts of interest from those members in its
consideration of nominees.
IAB members who accept a nomination will recuse themselves from
selection discussions.
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3.3. Selection
The IAB will publish the list of nominated persons, review the
material, and make a selection.
The IAB will consider potential conflicts with a position on the
ICANN RZERC and any other ICANN committees supported by nominated
candidates.
3.4. Timeframe
The IAB expects to seat new RZERC members in time for ICANN's annual
general meeting in Q4 of each year. Basic timeframe requirements for
the IETF process are as follows:
o 4-6 weeks for solicitation of nominations or review of incumbent
o 4-6 weeks for review of nominees, deliberation, and selection
In Q2 of each year, the IAB will announce the specific dates for the
RZERC selection process for that year (taking into account the
particular dates of IETF and ICANN meetings, etc.) following the
guidelines above.
3.5. Mid-term Vacancies
This document describes the process for the general, annual
appointment of RZERC members to fill the seats of members whose terms
are ending. However, if an IETF-appointed member of the RZERC is
unable to serve his or her full term, the IAB may, at its discretion,
immediately select a replacement to serve the remainder of the term
using the interim process defined in Section 3.5.1. If the IAB does
not invoke the interim process, the next annual selection process
will fill the vacancy.
3.5.1. Interim Appointment Process
If the IAB elects to fill the mid-term vacancy before the next annual
selection, a separate timeline will be announced and the rest of the
process described in this document will be followed.
4. IANA Considerations
This document does not require any IANA actions.
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5. Security Considerations
This document does not describe any technical protocols and has no
implications for network security.
6. Normative References
[RZERC-Charter]
ICANN, "Root Zone Evolution Review Committee (RZERC)
Charter", August 2016,
<https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/
revised-rzerc-charter-08aug16-en.pdf>.
IAB Members at the Time of Approval
Jari Arkko
Ralph Droms
Ted Hardie
Joe Hildebrand
Russ Housley
Lee Howard
Erik Nordmark
Robert Sparks
Andrew Sullivan
Dave Thaler
Martin Thomson
Brian Trammell
Suzanne Woolf
Author's Address
Cindy Morgan
AMS
Email: [email protected]
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